2-Year M.A.Programmes

Madras School of Economics offers the following 2-year (4 semester) Post Graduate programmes in collaboration with the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur :

M.A. General Economics

M. A. Financial Economics

M.A. Actuarial Economics

M.A. Applied Quantitative Finance

M.A. Environmental Economics

MSE courses are recognized as advanced courses by academic circles and the market. Campus recruitment takes place in the 3rd semester by various leading businesses and other institutions. Our students have been recruited by leading organizations like HSBC, Nathan Associates, IFMR, Citigroup Global Services (CGSL), Hewlett Packard, Symphony, Mu Sigma, Infosys BPO and Genpact.

Eligibility

Course

University

Intake

Eligibility

M.A.General Economics

Central University of Tamil Nadu

50

Any graduate of a Recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for OBC – Non Creamy Layer; and 45% for A/ST candidates) and Mathematics at plus two level.

M.A.Financial Economics

50

M.A.Applied Quantitative Finance

50

M.A.Actuarial Economics

30

M.A.Environmental Economics

30

5-Year Integrated Programme

A Five-Year Integrated programme leading to M.A. in Economics is also being offered by the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur in collaboration with Madras School of Economics. The details for this course are given below :

Course

University

Intake

Eligibility

Integrated M.A. Economics (First three years at CUTN, Thiruvarur, Last two years at MSE)

Central University of Tamil Nadu

50

Plus two examination of any recognized Board in India with 60% marks in aggregate for general category, 55% for OBC (non creamy layer) and 50% for A/ST candidates. Mathematics or Economics with Business Mathematics at the plus-two level.

Ph.D in Economics

MSE is recognized by both Madras University and Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur as an institution in which research work leading to Ph.D. can be conducted. Ph.D. students are selected on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination and a research proposal.

Students admitted to the Ph.D. programme are advised by their respective doctoral committees to take a course work in economic theory, quantitative techniques and in one of the following fields of specialization – International Economics, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Industrial Economics, Energy and Environmental Economics. They also have to write a dissertation. The Ph.D. Scholars will be given an opportunity to interact with foreign and Indian economists during MSE seminars, to visit other research institutions and to participate in the research activities of the school. They are given financial support. However continuation of financial support will be conditional on good academic performance.

For more details about the Ph.D. program, please visit

Madras University regulations for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programme